RN Surgery Lead- Ortho & Plastics

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

The Surgical Services Lead coordinates and oversees the delivery of safe, effective, patient-centered perioperative care and is responsible for operational and fiscal management of surgical services. Areas covered include preadmission, preoperative, intraoperative, post-anesthesia care, gastrointestinal services, sterile processing, anesthesia, and pain management. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, advances performance improvement, and supports compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in progressive perioperative or surgical services.
2–4 years of progressive healthcare management experience with increasing levels of responsibility and authority.
In-depth knowledge of perioperative care processes, surgical services operations, and regulatory standards.
Strong leadership and team management skills, including the ability to mentor and support personnel.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills for working with multidisciplinary teams.
Proficiency in data analysis and quality improvement methodologies.
Commitment to maintaining patient privacy, confidentiality, and advocacy.
RN — Registered Nurse — state licensure and/or compact state licensure required.
BCLS — Basic Life Support required.
ACLS — Advanced Cardiac Life Support required.
PALS — Pediatric Advanced Life Support required.

Nice To Haves

CNOR — Certified Operating Room Nurse.

Responsibilities

Lead daily operations of the surgical services department in alignment with the organization's mission, vision, and values.
Oversee perioperative care and ensure personnel, equipment, and supplies are available to meet patient and procedural needs.
Evaluate perioperative practices, identify improvement opportunities, and implement strategies to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
Guide, support, and mentor surgical services personnel, fostering professional development and accountability.
Collaborate with perioperative management and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement performance improvement initiatives.
Analyze quality improvement project data and use findings to inform decisions and promote best practices.
Participate in the recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluation of perioperative personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.